US Bridges

US 59 over Stream

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI S of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 91611

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Stream in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 579 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesStream
Location3.0 MI S of JCT TH 60
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates43.51601, -95.65414
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Stream carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns US 59 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.